EU car makers already beating 2015 emission targets

Will Nichols
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EU data shows 11 major manufacturers have passed the 130g CO2/km mark two years early

Car makers have hit CO2 emissions goals several years ahead of their deadlines, according to updated data from the European Environment Agency (EEA). The EU body's latest report, which updates preliminary...

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